| Weekend Workshops |
| JEWELRY RENEWAL WORKSHOP All Skill Levels Empty out your jewelry box and bring out single earrings, broken necklaces or jewelry you just don't like anymore! We will take them apart, add to them, change them around and design whole new pieces that reflect your personality! This is a great project for an introduction to creating jewelry. Students will learn what kind of stringing materials needed and how to finish the ends and attach a clasp. All materials are included. A great project for friends to get together or sunday school classes. |
| SOLDERING STERLING SILVER WORKSHOP All skill Levels This is an introduction to soldering sterling silver. Students will learn how to solder and make a pendant and earrings from dichroic glass or from a stone cabochon. Students will learn the differences in materials, chemicals and how to use an acetylene torch. Students will also learn how to finish and polish their pieces for a professional looking final piece. All tools and materials are included in this workshop. The workshop is fri 1-4 and sat. 9-4 *if time allows, more projects will be added |
| WIRE WRAPPING WORKSHOP All skill levels All 6 wire projects will be completed during this workshop. Students will start with the Pattern Wire Bracelet all the way to wrapping cabochons. Students will gain a strong understanding of my style of wire wrapping by the end of this workshop. Students will also learn how to polish and finish each piece. Many tips and unique tools will be available. All materials and tools are included. Class size limited to 6 students |
| silver clay AND DICHROIC GLASS WORKSHOP All skill levels New workshop for the year! Two instructors come together and show you how to fuse dichroic glass to make your own cabochons or earrings. Then, learn how to work with silver clay to make a pair of earrings or pendant. Students will be introduced to the new "Microwave Kiln" This kiln allows you to fuse small amounts of glass or silver clay in your microwave. It fuses and fires in less time than the conventional kilns at half the cost. Students will also be introduced to the conventional kilns and the process of fusing glass and firing silver clay. For information on the guest instructor: designsbysylvanye.com |
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| Elesa Phares Jewelry Artist and Instructor Wire Wrapping * Metal Clay * Glass * Metalsmithing |